Radiological characterization of spinocerebellar ataxia type 6

Br J Radiol. 2005 Aug;78(932):694-6. doi: 10.1259/bjr/73834093.

Abstract

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 (SCA-6) is a rare, autosomal dominant neurodegenerative condition characterized by adult onset cerebellar ataxia and ocular movement disorders. The presentation is non-specific, and radiological characterization would be of diagnostic benefit. There is little published on the radiological appearances of SCA-6, and there are conflicting reports in the literature. We report the radiological findings in a group of 10 patients with SCA-6.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Atrophy / pathology
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Cerebellum / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinocerebellar Ataxias / pathology*